2002 Domaines Tatiarra Shiraz Cambrian
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The beautiful 2002 Shiraz Cambrian First Release, produced from yields of 1.3 tons of fruit per acre and aged 18 months in new French oak, reveals aromas of lavender, dusty earth, sweet black currants, and blackberries. With a gorgeous texture, full body, and wonderful ripeness as well as length, this impressive Shiraz should hit its prime in 2-4 years, and age for 12-15. Importer: Benjamin Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
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(15.5% alcohol) Bright ruby-red. Crushed cherry, cassis, violet, licorice and minerals on the nose. Sweet but very firmly built; tightly wound today, in a distinctly muscular style. A very extractive style of shiraz in need of considerable patience. Today the tannins are rather tough. From very low yields. Aged for 18 months in French barriques, 50% new. (Epicurean Wines, Seattle WA